The article discusses the latest installment of the Final Destination franchise, Bloodlines, highlighting Tony Todd's return as William Bludworth. Known as a key character throughout the series, Bludworth serves as a mentor to the protagonists facing death. Co-directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein crafted a narrative around Todd's character, giving him more depth while recognizing the actor's health struggles during production. This film aims to honor Todd, who is one of the franchise's most beloved figures, leading to an impactful closing chapter for fans.
"He really wanted to be in this movie... we wanted to craft a narrative around him, to give him a bit more of an origin story, to fill him out as a character."
"The darkest joke of Final Destination movies is that none of the central characters ever does manage to outwit death for long."
"Bringing Todd back to the franchise was a no-brainer... especially since he wanted to reprise the role as much as we wanted him back."
"William Bludworth has always been a bit of a mysterious trope mentor figure in the Final Destination series."
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